Paul L. Mina, President & CEO
May 1955 - May 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share that Paul Mina, President and CEO of United Way of Tri-County, passed away on Friday, May 8, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Through his leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping others, Paul dedicated his life to strengthening communities and improving the lives of individuals and families across the Commonwealth. At United Way of Tri-County, he championed collaboration, innovation, and service, helping to expand programs and partnerships that provided critical support to those in need.
Paul was a deeply respected leader whose kindness, humor, wisdom, and humanity touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He believed strongly in treating every person with dignity, compassion, and respect, values that became the foundation of the organizations and services he helped build.
Paul also played an instrumental role in supporting the creation and growth of Mass211 and Call2Talk. His belief in the importance of connecting people to essential resources, emotional support, and crisis services helped transform access to care for countless individuals and families. His legacy will continue to live on through the programs he helped create and the many lives touched by his work every day.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paul was a mentor, advocate, and friend to many. His impact on the human services community and on the people who worked alongside him will be lasting and immeasurable.
Our thoughts are with Paul’s family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched.
Additional information regarding arrangements and opportunities to honor Paul’s memory will be shared as it becomes available.
If you would like to make a gift to honor Paul's memory, please donate here.
We invite you to share a memory, message, or words of comfort for Paul’s family and friends as they honor and remember his life.
TRIBUTES
I was deeply saddened to learn of Paul's passing.
For more than 25 years, I had the privilege of knowing him as a United Way colleague. When I was still very young in this CEO role, he was always exceptionally kind, supportive, and encouraging. He welcomed me with warmth and generosity, and he never hesitated to offer guidance.
He was the only person who could call me “kid” and get away with it. Somehow, coming from him, it always felt endearing, a reflection of the affection, humor, and caring spirit he brought to every relationship. He was thoughtful and sincere, and also a straight shooter, someone who spoke honestly, led authentically, and always told you what you needed to hear with kindness and respect.
Paul leaves behind a legacy not only of professional dedication, but of kindness and humanity. He made a lasting impact on so many of us, and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship he showed me over the years.
He will be greatly missed.
Michelle Hantman
- United Way of Greater New Bedford
I only knew Paul for a short time, but I was in awe of his commitment to his neighbors and those in need. We was an inspiration to many of us with the United Way network. Our world was a better place for having him in it. Sending prayers.
Mark Skala
- The Cape and Islands United Way
